Egypt is offering citizenship by investment to investors who make a deposit of at least 7 million Egyptian pounds (US$ 392,000) or the equivalent in foreign currency and then hand it over to the Treasury after five years. The cabinet approved amendments to the citizenship law for a vote in parliament in 2016, but it was amended further in 2017 before being brought before the house in 2018.

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With indefinite travel restrictions from key nations throughout the Middle East, entrepreneurs, investors, and businessmen and women on notice to leave Qatar will be forced to find alternative residency solutions for themselves and their family. While many can return to his or her country of origin, it may not be the practical route for those involved in Qatar’s local or international business sectors. So what does the Qatar crisis mean for foreign nationals and immigration?

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For Middle Eastern residents, choosing the right second residency can prove to be a tricky process, but certainly not impossible. From Canada to Europe, Residency by Investment Programs have found an eager audience with Middle Eastern citizens seeking immigration solutions for themselves and their families—but how do you choose the right secondary residency market?

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For companies that specialize in Citizenship by Investment Programs (also known as second citizenship and passport schemes), business is booming all over the world as global strife and crises continue to affect foreign nations—particularly in the Middle East. Now more than ever, foreign nationals in the greater MENA region are exploring second citizenship and passport options.

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Immigration issues across the world are becoming as uncertain as the United States these days, and many wealthy global residents who fancy a change are packing their bags for opportunities abroad. So which countries are expats heading to in 2017? You may find some of the answers surprising.

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For those who are looking to obtain a second citizenship and passport it can become an essential, once-in-a-lifetime task and thus very significant. Even more, a second citizenship is valuable insurance in case of public unrest, political chaos, major lawsuits, and financial collapse. For some, obtaining a second (dual) citizenship and second passport is like a life insurance policy.

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Immigration policies around the world are becoming more stringent and as a result, many Middle Eastern families are using their wealth to obtain a second passport. Having a second passport in the Caribbean or Europe is similar to acquiring a life insurance policy—so which option is best for you and your family?

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Immigration can be a long and difficult process, but there are ways to ease the stress of immigration planning. Working step-by-step with a qualified and experienced immigration company can help simplify the process, as well as drastically increase your chances for successful immigration.

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Since Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order prohibiting the issuing of visas to seven Muslim-majority countries (approximately 134 million people) has produced an international uproar, with many citizens and world leaders speaking out against the announcement.

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For immigration to Canada and the rest of the world, solid experience in the immigration field is probably the most important thing to look for when deciding between an immigration lawyer or consultant.

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In addition to common paths to citizenship, many countries now offer citizenship through investment into the country’s economy. These Citizenship by Investment Programs (CIP) offer wealthy foreign nationals the ability to travel as easily as any EU-born citizen.

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For American citizens and Middle East nationals, QICMS is providing information and services offered by United States Embassies located in the Middle East region, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Qatar.

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For Canadians and Middle East nationals, QICMS is providing information and services offered by Canadian Embassies located in the Middle East region, including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

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For citizens holding passports with heavy visa restrictions, travel is a frustrating issue. Fortunately, alternative options are increasing in availability. Many countries throughout the EU and Caribbean offer Citizenship by Investment Programs (CIP), which allow foreign nationals to obtain second citizenship (and passport) abroad.

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Second citizenships are chosen based on convenience and affordability. For the ultra wealthy, an extra million Euros or two may be available to spare. For the budget-conscious, maybe the Caribbean is the wiser option.

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These days, having enough money can get you a second passport. A second passport is both your ticket to live in another country as well as to travel freedom. It is without question the ultimate insurance policy.

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Immigration fraud is an unfortunate reality and clients should be aware that fraud is everywhere, and have the knowledge to identify fake immigration services or potential scam.

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Businesses today can operate in multiple countries with relative ease. Businesspeople, on the other hand, are faced with travel difficulties and obstacles.

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Yesterday, June 20th, was World Refugee Day. The UN Refugee Agency launched its #WithRefugees petition to show that people globally stand with refugees, and to tell governments around the world that they must collaborate in their efforts to help refugees.

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There are a number of citizenship by investment programs around the world that are geared towards high net worth investors from the Middle East region. They lead to citizenship of the country in question.

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Through a globally-evolving trade in ‘economic citizenship’, people are easily able to secure rights to live in another country...

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With today's unrest climate in the Middle East and around the Arab world, many wealthy Middle East Nationals are at this time turning to a Second Passport (Second Citizenship) and European Residency to protect their families' futures.

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